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Jaewon Jang

Jaewon Jang, Graphic designer

After moving from Palos Verdes at the start of the school year, Jaewon Jang began his work as a graphic designer for this national-ranked, award-winning publication this year. To continue his career from his previous high school, he will express his drawing and editing skills to support the Falconer. He looks forward to making the newspaper more graphically appealing and complete. Other than his role on the Falconer, he is also a member of the Bio Olympiad club and the Scripps Health medical care center volunteers, aiming to make the community a better place. Still new to TPHS, he is learning about many things and getting acclimated to his new environment. While he still misses his old high school’s staff, he never regrets joining the Falconer and embarking on his new adventure.

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Dangers could come with a single-party government. In recent years, the United States political landscape became increasingly polarized.

[Photo] Political power imbalance takes over our nation

Liv Weaver, Asst. Editor-in-Chief, Workflow January 16, 2025

Dangers could come with a single-party government. In recent years, the United States political landscape became increasingly polarized.

While many students are drawn to schools because of their name recognition, they might not be the best fit. Reporter Sneha Lele, looked into whether the idea of a 'dream school' should be eliminated.

[Photo] ‘Dream school’ needs to go

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor January 14, 2025

While many students are drawn to schools because of their name recognition, they might not be the best fit. Reporter Sneha Lele, looked into whether the idea of a 'dream school' should be eliminated.

Many find book and movie sequels to be disappointing and unnecessary. Sequels failed to lead to successful stories today.

[Photo] Quality over quantity

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

Many find book and movie sequels to be disappointing and unnecessary. Sequels failed to lead to successful stories today.

While the boy's sport is "basketball," the female equivalent is "girls basketball." Women suffered from injustices in sports for far too long.

[Photo] Empty stands, silence in women’s sports

Mari Kradjian, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

While the boy's sport is "basketball," the female equivalent is "girls basketball." Women suffered from injustices in sports for far too long.

How can the U.S. respond to the rising social media crisis? In 2024, Australia banned social media use for those under the age of 16.

[Photo] Staff Ed: U.S. solutions to social media overuse

Joy Ma, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Long-form January 8, 2025

How can the U.S. respond to the rising social media crisis? In 2024, Australia banned social media use for those under the age of 16.

Today's youth is raised by screens, resulting in stark behavioral differences between Gen Z and previous generations. How did those changes manifest in mannerisms today?

[Photo] Shifting the understanding of generational norms

Gabrielle Gonzales, Opinion Editor December 19, 2024

Today's youth is raised by screens, resulting in stark behavioral differences between Gen Z and previous generations. How did those changes manifest in mannerisms today?

Sleep, snacks and socialization; finding ways to stress less is incredibly important for your well-being. What helped you unwind this finals season?

[Photo] Stress less this finals season

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer December 17, 2024

Sleep, snacks and socialization; finding ways to stress less is incredibly important for your well-being. What helped you unwind this finals season?

Students endure unnecessary stress over Scantron exams. Scantrons became a part of test culture across the country in the 1930s.

[Photo] Time to move on from Scantrons

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Students endure unnecessary stress over Scantron exams. Scantrons became a part of test culture across the country in the 1930s.

Listening to music releases dopamine, making you feel happier and more energetic. Being exposed to different music genres, led individuals to find different musical outlets, contributing to their overall wellbeing.

[Photo] How music affects emotions

December 17, 2024

Listening to music releases dopamine, making you feel happier and more energetic. Being exposed to different music genres, led individuals to find different musical outlets, contributing to their overall...

Enjoying food is honoring tastes, tales and traditions. Our society, focused on dieting and calorie-intake has diminished food's cultural value.

[Photo] More than a meal

November 21, 2024

Enjoying food is honoring tastes, tales and traditions. Our society, focused on dieting and calorie-intake has diminished food's cultural value.

What do technological advancements mean for society and the future of inventions? Last month, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses were released, but they have the potential to invade personal and sensitive information.

[Photo] Encroachments of technology: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

April Kato, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

What do technological advancements mean for society and the future of inventions? Last month, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses were released, but they have the potential to invade personal and sensitive...

This year, grocery prices in San Diego are up 5.3%. With excessive prices caused San Diegans to struggle with how to spend their money.

[Photo] The price of fun in San Diego

Gabrielle Gonzales, Opinion Editor November 15, 2024

This year, grocery prices in San Diego are up 5.3%. With excessive prices caused San Diegans to struggle with how to spend their money.

As the nation moves forward into the 47th presidency, journalistic integrity is at stake. Eleven days before the 2024 Presidential election, The Washington Post decided to refrain from the long-standing tradition of endorsing a candidate.

[Photo] Staff Ed: News outlets neutrality

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design November 14, 2024

As the nation moves forward into the 47th presidency, journalistic integrity is at stake. Eleven days before the 2024 Presidential election, The Washington Post decided to refrain from the long-standing...

Low-income and high-income households are at the forefront, but middle-income families are often overlooked. What did this mean for middle-income students advancing to higher education?

[Photo] Overlooked struggles of everyday middle-income family

April Kato, News Editor November 13, 2024

Low-income and high-income households are at the forefront, but middle-income families are often overlooked. What did this mean for middle-income students advancing to higher education?

While larger universities have great opportunities for community, smaller universities can create valuable connections and opportunities unavailable elsewhere. How could larger and smaller universities impact a student's college experience?

[Photo] Pro/Con: Benefits and drawbacks of large universities

Sneha Lele and April Kato September 20, 2024

While larger universities have great opportunities for community, smaller universities can create valuable connections and opportunities unavailable elsewhere. How could larger and smaller universities...

Horror fans are immersed in the fear, adrenaline and the thrill of the unknown. Cade Barber (11) described horror as a study, rather than an entertainment experience.

[Photo] Fear’s favorite fans

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor November 1, 2024

Horror fans are immersed in the fear, adrenaline and the thrill of the unknown. Cade Barber (11) described horror as a study, rather than an entertainment experience.

The Alabama Supreme Court rules embryos created in vitro fertilization as children. Amid this controversy, lawmakers set new precedents as parents and fertilization clinics opposed the ruling.

[Photo] Embryos granted human rights: Alabama’s dangerous precedent, assault on individual freedom

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor October 28, 2024

The Alabama Supreme Court rules embryos created in vitro fertilization as children. Amid this controversy, lawmakers set new precedents as parents and fertilization clinics opposed the ruling.

As technology plagues people’s ability to be bored, their creativity suffers.  People's ability to just be has been killed by technology's addictive role in society.

[Photo] World run by technology: Modern day creativity lacking

Elsa Goodman, Director of Social Media October 30, 2024

As technology plagues people’s ability to be bored, their creativity suffers. People's ability to just be has been killed by technology's addictive role in society.

This year, popular Halloween costumes consist of various animals and the classic princess choice. Halloween inspiration from students were found on  Pinterest and TikTok.

[Photo] Halloween decision fatigue

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

This year, popular Halloween costumes consist of various animals and the classic princess choice. Halloween inspiration from students were found on Pinterest and TikTok.

According to a study published in Health Psychology Research, around 60% of high school athletes are often pushed to burnout. Athletes like Annika Pallia (12), Adriana Adatiya (10) and Evan Liu (10) played their sport all their life and experienced the start of athlete burnout in their teenage years.

[Photo] Reality of athlete burnout

Claire Zhou, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

According to a study published in Health Psychology Research, around 60% of high school athletes are often pushed to burnout. Athletes like Annika Pallia (12), Adriana Adatiya (10) and Evan Liu (10)...

Dark humor is a growing form of satire used to discuss highly controversial topics. Its usage in the media suppressed the seriousness of several major stories.

[Photo] Dark humor’s impact on society

Eric Lee, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Design October 21, 2024

Dark humor is a growing form of satire used to discuss highly controversial topics. Its usage in the media suppressed the seriousness of several major stories.

Internet giants like MrBeast take advantage of their influence and large following. MrBeast released products like "Feastables" and "Lunchly," feeding fabrications to parents and kids alike.

[Photo] Behind the screen: Reality of influencer brands

Liv Weaver, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Workflow October 17, 2024

Internet giants like MrBeast take advantage of their influence and large following. MrBeast released products like "Feastables" and "Lunchly," feeding fabrications to parents and kids alike.

In recent years, the effects of climate change have become increasingly apparent with changing weather, increased natural disasters and the loss of species. Ecocide arose as a critical ethical and legal issue.

[Photo] Ecocide: Criminalizing environmental damage

Joy Ma, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief, Long-form October 10, 2024

In recent years, the effects of climate change have become increasingly apparent with changing weather, increased natural disasters and the loss of species. Ecocide arose as a critical ethical and legal...

Various points along the San Diego coast are experiencing environmental issues, still waiting to be resolved. Tijuana River and Imperial Beach faced sewage and pollution problems, while San Elijo Lagoon experienced a wildlife population decline.

[Photo] Local Update: Problems with San Diego waters

Sarina Feng, Sneha Lele, and Joanne Liu October 9, 2024

Various points along the San Diego coast are experiencing environmental issues, still waiting to be resolved. Tijuana River and Imperial Beach faced sewage and pollution problems, while San Elijo Lagoon...

Top universities are a hot topic, ablaze amid sexual assault and various scandals resulting fraternities. How could universities move forward and assume greater accountability for the well-being of their students and the reputation of their institutions?

[Photo] ‘The college experience’: Sexual assault to hazing within Greek life

Makaylah Gerling, Editor-in-Chief October 8, 2024

Top universities are a hot topic, ablaze amid sexual assault and various scandals resulting fraternities. How could universities move forward and assume greater accountability for the well-being of their...

California's ban on single-use plastic bags raises questions of how to create a more sustainable world. The recent ban was put in place in an effort to help the environment.

[Photo] Pro/Con: California’s ban of single-use plastic bags

Joanne Liu and April Kato October 4, 2024

California's ban on single-use plastic bags raises questions of how to create a more sustainable world. The recent ban was put in place in an effort to help the environment.

The release of the iPhone 16 marks a new era for Apple. The new iPhone was released on Sept. 20.

[Photo] iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro models release

April Kato, News Editor October 3, 2024

The release of the iPhone 16 marks a new era for Apple. The new iPhone was released on Sept. 20.

Celebrity scandals and feuds are too normalized in the entertainment industry. This was famously seen in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake disputes.

[Photo] Normalization of celebrity scandals, feuds

Lily Bruch, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Celebrity scandals and feuds are too normalized in the entertainment industry. This was famously seen in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake disputes.

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